Andy Croy
@andycroy.bsky.social
Labour councillor for Norreys East ward of Wokingham Town Council. Chair, Wokingham CLP.
Trying to follow real people and institutions, not ProleoftheNorth type accounts.
Trying to follow real people and institutions, not ProleoftheNorth type accounts.
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i’d laugh myself silly if they turned out to be a bunch of pongos on a security test of the base who got rumbled by miss marple the farmers wife
September 28, 2026 at 3:46 PM
i’d laugh myself silly if they turned out to be a bunch of pongos on a security test of the base who got rumbled by miss marple the farmers wife
I have a horrible feeling that the very English thing was that she wandered into the middle of a surveillance operation/trap that was about to be sprung while the culprits were in the act, cue lots of swearing from people who lurk in shadows.
I don’t understand this “very British/very English” framing. According to the Today programme it was “very English” that a member of the public called the police on seeing something dodgy. I’d no idea this is a specifically English thing. Perhaps we can encourage other countries to adopt this idea?
September 28, 2026 at 10:59 AM
I have a horrible feeling that the very English thing was that she wandered into the middle of a surveillance operation/trap that was about to be sprung while the culprits were in the act, cue lots of swearing from people who lurk in shadows.
At some part of the UK (&US) intelligence distribution system, someone has one eye on how much they are happy for Trump to blurt out after his latest briefing.
September 27, 2026 at 3:10 PM
At some part of the UK (&US) intelligence distribution system, someone has one eye on how much they are happy for Trump to blurt out after his latest briefing.
I have a really bad feeling about my Christmas presemt haul this year.
Also please get me 3 dozen "Andy" mugs so I can gift them to former colleagues who stopped speaking to me
September 27, 2026 at 1:26 PM
I have a really bad feeling about my Christmas presemt haul this year.
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"The Bank of England was set up by Tony Blair"
It's easy to forget that Tony Blair had been in power since 1694 when the Bank of England was founded. Good job Brain of Britain Liz Truss is here to remind us.
It's easy to forget that Tony Blair had been in power since 1694 when the Bank of England was founded. Good job Brain of Britain Liz Truss is here to remind us.
September 25, 2026 at 8:18 PM
"The Bank of England was set up by Tony Blair"
It's easy to forget that Tony Blair had been in power since 1694 when the Bank of England was founded. Good job Brain of Britain Liz Truss is here to remind us.
It's easy to forget that Tony Blair had been in power since 1694 when the Bank of England was founded. Good job Brain of Britain Liz Truss is here to remind us.
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Judge refuses to consider 300 page skeleton argument generated by ChatGPT
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Litigant files 300-page skeleton generated entirely by ChatGPT | David Sillitoe
👨💼 This should serve as a warning for litigants-in-person using AI. I agree it can be a useful tool, but only when used in the right way, Here, it as clearly not!
👨💼 Many in HR will be familiar wit...
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September 23, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Judge refuses to consider 300 page skeleton argument generated by ChatGPT
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The difference between the performance of immigrants in England and Western Europe is staggering. (20 pts equals a year of learning.)
I looked at this in detail in the post - it can't be explained away by language or relative advantage of different immigrant communities. There is a policy factor.
I looked at this in detail in the post - it can't be explained away by language or relative advantage of different immigrant communities. There is a policy factor.
September 23, 2026 at 8:24 AM
The difference between the performance of immigrants in England and Western Europe is staggering. (20 pts equals a year of learning.)
I looked at this in detail in the post - it can't be explained away by language or relative advantage of different immigrant communities. There is a policy factor.
I looked at this in detail in the post - it can't be explained away by language or relative advantage of different immigrant communities. There is a policy factor.
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"There is modern slavery happening right now."
Migrant care workers are told to stay silent, accept poor treatment and endure exploitation because they are tied to a single employer.
It's a system that traps workers with abusive employers.
We need a better way. #FairVisasNow
Migrant care workers are told to stay silent, accept poor treatment and endure exploitation because they are tied to a single employer.
It's a system that traps workers with abusive employers.
We need a better way. #FairVisasNow
September 23, 2026 at 8:20 AM
"There is modern slavery happening right now."
Migrant care workers are told to stay silent, accept poor treatment and endure exploitation because they are tied to a single employer.
It's a system that traps workers with abusive employers.
We need a better way. #FairVisasNow
Migrant care workers are told to stay silent, accept poor treatment and endure exploitation because they are tied to a single employer.
It's a system that traps workers with abusive employers.
We need a better way. #FairVisasNow
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Worrying scenes in the Channel today, for all interested in asylum policy and maritime tactics.
A small boat from Normandy spent more than 30 hours at sea. Those on board now on their 2nd rescue vessel as Border Force forced to play cat and mouse with far-right activists who have their own boat.
A small boat from Normandy spent more than 30 hours at sea. Those on board now on their 2nd rescue vessel as Border Force forced to play cat and mouse with far-right activists who have their own boat.
September 22, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Worrying scenes in the Channel today, for all interested in asylum policy and maritime tactics.
A small boat from Normandy spent more than 30 hours at sea. Those on board now on their 2nd rescue vessel as Border Force forced to play cat and mouse with far-right activists who have their own boat.
A small boat from Normandy spent more than 30 hours at sea. Those on board now on their 2nd rescue vessel as Border Force forced to play cat and mouse with far-right activists who have their own boat.
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When did you decide to leave X - and what made you do so?
Alternatively, if you stayed, why did you do so?
Alternatively, if you stayed, why did you do so?
I Left Twitter a Year Ago. Going Back Confirmed It Was The Right Decision.
A year after quitting the platform that helped grow my audience, I went back to see what had changed. The answer was: not much, except perhaps the darkness.
www.bearlypolitics.co.uk
September 22, 2026 at 4:18 AM
When did you decide to leave X - and what made you do so?
Alternatively, if you stayed, why did you do so?
Alternatively, if you stayed, why did you do so?
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Again, stop conceding the talking points of the right. The description 'unvetted' comes up in right wing Facebook posts constantly. This really isn't about security checks. Have we 'vetted' masked men intimidating RNLI volunteers?
The furthest Davey will go is: "Of course, not every single person who comes over is the threat. The vast majority will not be. But one of the concerns about the current system is there are no security checks that are able to be made."
September 20, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Again, stop conceding the talking points of the right. The description 'unvetted' comes up in right wing Facebook posts constantly. This really isn't about security checks. Have we 'vetted' masked men intimidating RNLI volunteers?
A local party for local people.
Very Little Britain.
Very Little Britain.
September 18, 2026 at 9:52 PM
A local party for local people.
Very Little Britain.
Very Little Britain.
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Reform's ground troops making Britain much less safe. If one person drowns off the coast because the RNLI weren't able to launch from Portsmouth lifeboat station, their death is blood on the hands of these nasty racist thugs who value human life as cheap, if they value it at all.
RNLI closes Portsmouth lifeboat station after threats from thugs
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
RNLI closes Portsmouth lifeboat station after huge anti-migrant protests
RNLI volunteers were branded ‘traitors’ after bringing migrants ashore
www.independent.co.uk
September 17, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Reform's ground troops making Britain much less safe. If one person drowns off the coast because the RNLI weren't able to launch from Portsmouth lifeboat station, their death is blood on the hands of these nasty racist thugs who value human life as cheap, if they value it at all.
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Just look at the glee on Nigel Farage’s face as he watches a Piddington resident cry about the overt racism she, her Caribbean heritage husband, and their two children have felt in the village during the referendum.
Time and again he’s showing us exactly who he is.
Time and again he’s showing us exactly who he is.
September 16, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Just look at the glee on Nigel Farage’s face as he watches a Piddington resident cry about the overt racism she, her Caribbean heritage husband, and their two children have felt in the village during the referendum.
Time and again he’s showing us exactly who he is.
Time and again he’s showing us exactly who he is.
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The Court of Directors of the Bank of England has a fascinating history and its external members are appointed on advice of the Chancellor.
It's not a court, that's just a fancy name, it’s essentially the board that oversees the Bank’s operations. (1/5)
It's not a court, that's just a fancy name, it’s essentially the board that oversees the Bank’s operations. (1/5)
September 16, 2026 at 4:43 PM
The Court of Directors of the Bank of England has a fascinating history and its external members are appointed on advice of the Chancellor.
It's not a court, that's just a fancy name, it’s essentially the board that oversees the Bank’s operations. (1/5)
It's not a court, that's just a fancy name, it’s essentially the board that oversees the Bank’s operations. (1/5)
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Farage’s ultra donors have made their move – it’s time to make ours. If you don’t want cryptobillionaires buying power, join Labour today.
Reform’s for them. Labour’s for us.
join.labour.org.uk/join
Reform’s for them. Labour’s for us.
join.labour.org.uk/join
September 12, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Farage’s ultra donors have made their move – it’s time to make ours. If you don’t want cryptobillionaires buying power, join Labour today.
Reform’s for them. Labour’s for us.
join.labour.org.uk/join
Reform’s for them. Labour’s for us.
join.labour.org.uk/join
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Tommy Robinson repeatedly asked supporters for donations to help grooming-gang survivors.
One survivor featured in his films told Dispatches she knew nothing about a fundraiser he said would benefit her: “He’s using me to say that the money’s going to me… but it’s not.”
#C4Dispatches
One survivor featured in his films told Dispatches she knew nothing about a fundraiser he said would benefit her: “He’s using me to say that the money’s going to me… but it’s not.”
#C4Dispatches
September 9, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Tommy Robinson repeatedly asked supporters for donations to help grooming-gang survivors.
One survivor featured in his films told Dispatches she knew nothing about a fundraiser he said would benefit her: “He’s using me to say that the money’s going to me… but it’s not.”
#C4Dispatches
One survivor featured in his films told Dispatches she knew nothing about a fundraiser he said would benefit her: “He’s using me to say that the money’s going to me… but it’s not.”
#C4Dispatches
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RNLI volunteers put themselves in harm’s way to save lives. They should never face abuse or threats for doing so.
That includes the crews based on the Thames, who respond to hundreds of incidents every year.
They deserve to be thanked, not attacked.
That includes the crews based on the Thames, who respond to hundreds of incidents every year.
They deserve to be thanked, not attacked.
Abuse of RNLI volunteers 'wholly unacceptable', chief says
Peter Sparkes says there has been "deliberate misinformation" spread about the charity.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 9, 2026 at 12:56 PM
RNLI volunteers put themselves in harm’s way to save lives. They should never face abuse or threats for doing so.
That includes the crews based on the Thames, who respond to hundreds of incidents every year.
They deserve to be thanked, not attacked.
That includes the crews based on the Thames, who respond to hundreds of incidents every year.
They deserve to be thanked, not attacked.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: “The word "remigration" is nothing other than a synonym for ethnic cleansing based on origin and skin color.”
September 9, 2026 at 9:24 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: “The word "remigration" is nothing other than a synonym for ethnic cleansing based on origin and skin color.”
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Did Kent Police ignore Dover blockade 999 call?
We can reveal the story that undermines the public statement of Kent Police. 🧵
We can reveal the story that undermines the public statement of Kent Police. 🧵
September 8, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Did Kent Police ignore Dover blockade 999 call?
We can reveal the story that undermines the public statement of Kent Police. 🧵
We can reveal the story that undermines the public statement of Kent Police. 🧵
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Tomorrow night, Channel 4 Dispatches airs the findings of a year-long investigation into Tommy Robinson’s finances.
Watch it. Then come back here.
We’ve got more to show you.
Watch it. Then come back here.
We’ve got more to show you.
September 8, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Tomorrow night, Channel 4 Dispatches airs the findings of a year-long investigation into Tommy Robinson’s finances.
Watch it. Then come back here.
We’ve got more to show you.
Watch it. Then come back here.
We’ve got more to show you.
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Tim makes people who reply to emails from Nigerian princes look skeptical.
Former Tory Tim Montgomerie has quit Reform and warns Zia Yusuf could be plotting to replace Nigel Farage, Chopper’s Political Podcast reports.
September 8, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Tim makes people who reply to emails from Nigerian princes look skeptical.
Two of the 'men' in the mob which assaulted women at the Reform conference were a local councillor and a former Parliamentary candidate.
www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/2653098...
www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/2653098...
Reform UK Bracknell leaders in confrontation with woman heckler at party conference
Footage appears to show the leaders of Reform UK in Bracknell physically confronting a female heckler at their party conference in Birmingham.
www.bracknellnews.co.uk
September 8, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Two of the 'men' in the mob which assaulted women at the Reform conference were a local councillor and a former Parliamentary candidate.
www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/2653098...
www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/2653098...